hi guys, i have had a 2001 dodge ram 2500 4x4 sence new in 2001 done everuything in the front end 3 times over, but nothing else, love the truck, 150,750 miles and have not had to do a thing, i am going thru a phaze where i want to do more, i just installed a 3rd gen track bar kit. how do i know what fuel pump i have ?? auto tranny, and where is the " lift pump " i been new to the site and been reading all of this but , honestly have no clue i would like to do things, 5 in exhaust etc, etc where do i start........log man

 

Welcome to the site. Lift pump should be on the right side of the block looking from the front. Kind of tucked in behind the filter.

 

I wouldn't worry about exhaust right away, probably gauges first (at least fuel pressure) and look for performance box. Lot's out there, many different price ranges....just search on this site and you'll have enough to read for days.

 

what guages would you install?? and what r there reasons ( what and why ) am i looking for?

 

First and MOST important is a fuel pressure gage. The VP44 is the weak link on these trucks. If you are going to get a performance box (chip) some will have full gage set ups with them. Then look at EGT's and boost.

 

2 questions, on the fuel pressure, what is it i am looking for, what should it read ( my truck is bone stock ,and on the pyrometer what should i be looking for a temp?? and mabe boost??

 

Normally you want 10-20 PSI on FP. Boost, stock, is about 19 max., maybe 30 with mods. Exhaust runs 200-1100 under normal conditions. Geno's Garage is a good source for gauges, as weell as Oil & fuel filter. Also check with the other vendors on this site. Do a "search" on gauges, lots of reading.
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Yes, the fuel pressure is the first gauge you should get, then pyro. If I could make a suggestion is chuck the oem lift pump (mine is still there, just disconnected) and get a fass or raptor lift pump.

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